Grad Appreciation Week

Grad Appreciation Week

April 7-11, 2025

Thank you, graduate students! Your outstanding contributions to scholarship, research, teaching and service help make Oregon State a world-class university.

ALL WEEK

  • Coffee and Snacks

    Stop by and grab a cup to go, maybe make a new friend while you're here.

     8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

     Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

  • Corvallis Business Community Discounts

    Pick up your flyer at Heckart Lodge for discounts all week!

     Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

  • Raffle

    Attend any event and be entered in a raffle to win a gift card!

     Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center

MONDAY

April 7

  • Ice Cream Break for Grad Students

    Grad students, get your ticket inside the lobby at Heckart Lodge and enjoy a free ice cream from the Beaver Classic Food Truck! Event is hosted in collaboration with ASOSU.

     Noon - 2:30 p.m.

     Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

  • Postdoc palooza

    Postdocs can be confusing and difficult to navigate.  We will talk with current postdocs about how they found their positions and what steps they took to get hired as a postdoc.  Once you are in, what are the important things to remember and how do you navigate higher ed from the postdoc perspective?  Lastly, how to make the most of a postdoc experience.

     4 p.m.

     Virtual

     Register here

  • Coffee and Pastries

    Enjoy coffee and pastries during the Hatfield Student Organization meeting!

     Noon – 1 p.m

     Barry Fisher Room, Guin Library | Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center

  • Professional Headshots

    Time to update your professional headshot for LinkedIn? Stop by the Barry Fisher Room in Guin Library to have your photo taken.

     1 - 2:30 p.m

     Barry Fisher Room, Guin Library | Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center

TUESDAY

April 8

  • How to make a print-ready zine/comic

    Take a break from the books and learn how to make a print-ready zine or comic! Use your creativity in design and cartooning, then get technical, learning how to prepare digital files for print. You’ll leave with your own original masterpiece.

     11 a.m. – noon

     Paddle Tail Classroom (Valley 6420), 6th Floor, Valley Library | Corvallis Campus

  • Make and take linographs

    Stop by our table in the SEC Plaza! You can ink and print a pre-made design that you can bring home. SEE Craft Center staff will be there to assist and share about other events and opportunities the Craft Center provides. Go Beavs!

     1 - 3 p.m.

     SEC Plaza | Corvallis Campus

WEDNESDAY

April 9

  • Professional Headshots

    Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by the studio in Kidder Hall for professional headshots! Backdrop will be white. Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

     10 a.m. – noon

     Studio (Kidder 100), Kidder Hall | Corvallis Campus

  • Translating your GTA Experience

    Turn your Graduate Teaching Assistantship into a standout resume highlight. This workshop will guide you in translating your GTA responsibilities into impactful, professional language that resonates with employers. Discover how to showcase your skills and experience in ways that align with your career goals.

     Noon – 1 p.m.

     Heckart Lodge 110 | Corvallis Campus

     Register here

THURSDAY

April 10

  • Professional Headshots

    Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by the studio in Kidder Hall for professional headshots! Backdrop will be white. Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

     10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

     Studio (Kidder100), Kidder Hall | Corvallis Campus

  • Caesar the No Drama Llama

    Join us at Heckart Lodge at 1:30 and get your selfie with Caesar the No Drama Llama, then take a stroll through campus with us to Valley Library and back.

     1:30 - 3 p.m.

     Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

FRIDAY

April 11

  • Bowling and cookies

    Grab a friend and head to MU Lanes for a fun round of bowling, game of air hockey, and a cookie or two.

     2 – 4 p.m.

     MU Lanes and Games (corner of 26th & Jefferson, beneath the MU Commons), Memorial Union | Corvallis Campus

  • Research Photo Competition Winners Announced

    The top three winners from our annual photo competition will be announced on the photo contest page. This contest is open to all currently enrolled Oregon State University master’s or doctoral graduate students in both thesis and course-based programs.

Cascades

Wednesday

April 16

  • Coffee and Doughnuts

    Start your morning with coffee and doughnuts and connecting with other grad students!

     9:30 a.m.

     SSC Zero Level Lounge | Cascades Campus

Thursday

April 17

  • Pizza and Salad (TYKH)

    Connect with other Graduate Student Bend Beavs over pizza and provide feedback on future graduate student events.

     5 - 6:15 p.m.

     TYKH 111 | Cascades Campus

  • Pizza and Salad (GRC)

    Connect with other Graduate Student Bend Beavs over pizza and provide feedback on future graduate student events.

     6:30 p.m.

     GRC212 | Cascades Campus

 

For an accommodation related to a disability please contact Elise Hohensee at [email protected] by April 1.